Athletics at the 1987 Pan American Games
The Athletics competition at the 1987 Pan American Games was held in Indianapolis, United States. The events were competed at the IU Indianapolis Track and Soccer Stadium.
Host venue (shown in 2012)
The 1987 Pan American Games, officially known as the X Pan American Games, was a major international multi-sport event held in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, on August 7–23, 1987. Over 4,300 athletes from 38 countries in the Americas competed in 297 events in 30 sports, earning 1,015 medals. Events were held at 23 venues in and around Indianapolis. The official mascot for the games was Amigo, a green parrot.
Opening ceremonies and speed roller skating were held in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The United States' basketball team included a young David Robinson
American Michael Bentt and Cuban Félix Savón in a boxing match
The United States received the most medals. Pictured here is their trap shooting team receiving gold